Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much was spent on the Dental Practice Board in the last financial year for which figures are available; how many times the Board has met; and when it last met. - Inc figures.

Answer: Dr. Andrew Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on the Dental Practice Board in the last financial year for which figures are available; how many times the Board has met; and when it last met. [175265] Ms Rosie Winterton: The net cost of the Dental Practice Board (DPB) in the financial year 2003-04 was £23.8million. The cost is shared proportionally between the Department and the National Assembly for Wales as the DPB provides a dental payment and information service for England and Wales. The DPB board meets four times a year and last met on 21 April 2004.

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